The Social Archeology Channel

After numerous adaptations of The Swiss Family Robinson, a novel penned in 1812 about a family of castaways in the South Pacific, the mythical clan traded their boring island for more otherworldly surroundings. Debuting in 1965, Lost in Space sent the Robinsons higher than any tree house could ever hope to achieve. Continue reading...

Having made his mark in network television, producer Irwin Allen went on to become the undisputed leader of the disaster film genre. His first venture also became one of his most beloved, a tale of tragedy on the high seas in the 1972 blockbuster, The Poseidon Adventure. Continue reading...

Along with pioneering incredible special effects and bringing an alien universe to life, the Star Wars movies also offered the biggest, most mesmerizing toy catalog ever. From the largest Imperial cruiser to Princess Leia’s hair buns, everything was replicated in detail to satisfy children and adults alike who longed to be part of this far, far away galaxy. Continue reading...

You want to look your best for that playground play date. Around your neck hangs a simple but tasteful candy necklace. But if you desired a little more bling, you turned to the Cartier of confections, the Topps Ring Pop. Style never tasted so sweet. Continue reading...

A rock and roll pioneer, Roy Orbison left us with a catalog of songs that touched the hearts of generations. With his characteristic dark sunglasses, deep vibrato (with the occasional punctuating falsetto), “The Big O,” as he was nicknamed, produced hits that regularly broke the Top Ten, hits that were a touchstone for generations of the lovelorn and heartbroken. Continue reading...

To explore the many issues that come from being a single mother, CBS put two of them together in the same household in the 80s series, Kate & Allie. Cast in the lead roles were two women with extensive television experience - Susan Saint James (McMillan and Wife) and Jane Curtin (Saturday Night Live). The resulting chemistry between the two veterans proved to be quite the recipe for success. Continue reading...

While most films can be conveniently boxed up into a single genre, the very best - the most enduring and endearing - are those that seem to combine the very best of many. An "E Pluribus Unum" sort of storytelling philosophy, if you will. The 1978 movie Foul Play fit the criteria of not-quite-fitting-in perfectly. Continue reading...

Since days of yore when men made gods of celestial bodies and idols of envied birds, the sky has held a particular fascination. The obsession with flight is ageless, captivating the old and enthralling the young. Without regard to race, religion, or gender, the heavens call to our imaginations. And from this fancy comes the delight of the kite. Continue reading...